Excessive lumbar arch
Lower back extends to assist the overhead press.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Standing Arnold Press
Coaching cues
- Stand; dumbbells at chin with palms facing you
- Press and rotate — palms face forward at the top
- Full lockout; no shrugging at the top
- Reverse rotation on the way down; core braced throughout
Common faults 2
Shoulders shrug at lockout
Upper traps finish the press; deltoids underloaded.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗